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Barbell seated calf raise

Beginner

Barbell seated calf raise is a isolation barbell exercise for the calves, also working the hamstrings and quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Calves

Also works

HamstringsQuads

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Legs
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.
  2. 2Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.
  3. 3Position the barbell across your thighs and hold it securely with your hands.
  4. 4Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, lift your heels off the ground by extending your ankles.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Donkey calf raiseBodyweight
  • Exercise ball on the wall calf raiseDumbbell
  • Barbell floor calf raiseBarbell
  • Barbell standing rocking leg calf raiseBarbell
  • Standing calvesBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Donkey calf raiseBodyweight
  • Standing calvesBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Band single leg reverse calf raiseResistance band
  • Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm upDumbbell
  • Hack one leg calf raiseSled
  • Smith one leg floor calf raiseSmith machine
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